Richard Fuller has welcomed the government announcement that the Household Support Fund for Local Authorities across England has been extended.
Bedford Borough Council will receive £2,402,970 and Central Bedfordshire Council £2,966,148 in this latest round of funding to help families that need support with the cost of essentials in the face of rising costs.
This funding takes the total level of support provided to Bedford Borough residents to £6,007,425 and to Central Bedfordshire residents to £7,415,369 demonstrating the government’s unwavering commitment to support the most vulnerable in times of financial hardship.
The Household Support Fund is a discretionary fund provided to local authorities enabling them to provide support to vulnerable families struggling to cover essential costs who may not be eligible for other Government support schemes.
The government is also delivering further support on top of the £1 billion of funding for the Household Support Fund including means-tested £900 Cost of Living Payments, a £150 payment for disabled people, and £300 for pensioner households. The government’s Energy Price Guarantee is also protecting people from rising energy costs this year until the end of March 2024, bringing a typical household bill to around £3,000 per year in Great Britain.
Commenting, Richard Fuller MP said:
I know many families in North East Bedfordshire are struggling to make ends meet in the face of rising prices caused by global economic pressures including Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
That is why I welcome the news that the government has allocated a further £2,402,970 to Bedford Borough Council and £2,966,148 to Central Bedfordshire Council through the Household Support Fund, doubling down on our commitment to help the most vulnerable families with rising costs.
This fund is a lifeline for some local residents and this extension will ensure this vital support is available for families who are struggling for another year.
